Police: Man attempts to lure girl into vehicle outside Fremont school

FREMONT -- Police are investigating reports that a man attempted to lure a 15-year-old girl into his SUV this week as she walked to school.

Officers responded at 7:20 a.m. Wednesday to Brier Elementary School at 39201 Sundale Drive for a report of suspicious man after the teen reported that a man offered her a ride as she walked outside the building, said Det. Bill Veteran.

The teen, who attends Kennedy High School, told school officials and police that during the past month the same man has offered her a ride in his vehicle five times on five separate dates while she walked to school.

The man, estimated to be in his early to mid 20s, was driving a white mid-90s Suburban-like SUV with a roof rack.

Police described the suspect as an Asian man with a heavy build and short dark hair.

Anyone with information about the incident can call police at 510-790-6800 or at the anonymous tip line at 510-494-4856.